ECCENTRIC The eccentric phase usually refers to the lowering part of the movement. It involves the muscle lengthening under tension in a controlled manner, like bending your knees and hips during a squat or lowering yourself from a pull-up. A controlled eccentric phase not only helps improve the rest of the lift — like stretching an elastic band before letting go — but also allows for greater strength development. You’re typically stronger during this phase, so slowing it down (to 4-6 seconds, for instance) increases muscle damage, which stimulates repair and growth. muscle lengthening under tension 8
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